Operating throughout North America, Arq, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of activated carbon materials. Their product range encompasses various types of activated carbon, specifically granular, powdered, and colloidal forms. Additionally, they provide Arq Powder Wetcake, which is a finely processed, low-ash particle originating from coal waste, along with additives formulated for managing air pollution. These versatile products find application in numerous sectors, including water purification, remediation of contaminated groundwater, enhancing soil composition, controlling atmospheric discharges, and as components in asphalt mixtures. Established in 1996, the company rebranded as Arq, Inc. in February 2024, having previously been known as Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. Its corporate headquarters are located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Arq Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
Arq, Inc. published its 2025 Sustainability Report, covering a year in which its core powdered activated carbon business grew roughly 10% on $120 million in total revenue.
The report openly discusses challenges with the granular activated carbon line, which was commissioned but then paused pending an engineering and process optimization review; the company will treat 2026 as a new baseline year for emissions comparisons.
Environmental highlights include a ~50% reduction in water use at the Corbin facility, zero lost-time safety incidents, and continued land reclamation, alongside governance updates such as a new Global Modern Slavery Policy.